Half-Day Trip to Saladin Citadel in Cairo
Overview
Enjoy a special experience in Cairo through our half-day tour exploring the Citadel of Saladin, which is considered one of the most important monuments in the heart of Cairo.
Our half-day tour will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the valuable history and civilization of the great Egyptians, as the Saladin Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo and one of the oldest military castles built in the Middle Ages, and its strategic location atop Mount Mokattam provided a wonderful view of all the historical sights of Cairo, and the impregnable walls surrounding the Islamic capital of Egypt with the citadel provided further protection against any attack.
It is also so important to know that the castle witnessed many historical events from the Ayyubid era to the end of the Muhammad Ali dynasty, which ruled Egypt from the 19th century until the July Revolution of 1952. Over time many facilities have been added to the castle, the most important of which are: Muhammad Ali Mosque is one of the famous monumental mosques in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848 in the Ottoman style, modeled after the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. It is sometimes called the Alabaster Mosque because of the frequent use of this type of marble in the cladding of its walls.
Egypt is home to a number of famous and important historical sites. One of these is the citadel of Saladin, the most famous monarch in Egyptian and Arab history as well as in world history more generally.
Enjoy a special experience in Cairo through our half-day tour exploring the Citadel of Saladin, which is considered one of the most important monuments in the heart of Cairo.
Our half-day tour will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the valuable history and civilization of the great Egyptians, as the Saladin Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo and one of the oldest military castles built in the Middle Ages, and its strategic location atop Mount Mokattam provided a wonderful view of all the historical sights of Cairo, and the impregnable walls surrounding the Islamic capital of Egypt with the citadel provided further protection against any attack.
It is also so important to know that the castle witnessed many historical events from the Ayyubid era to the end of the Muhammad Ali dynasty, which ruled Egypt from the 19th century until the July Revolution of 1952. Over time many facilities have been added to the castle, the most important of which are: Muhammad Ali Mosque is one of the famous monumental mosques in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848 in the Ottoman style, modeled after the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. It is sometimes called the Alabaster Mosque because of the frequent use of this type of marble in the cladding of its walls.
Egypt is home to a number of famous and important historical sites. One of these is the citadel of Saladin, the most famous monarch in Egyptian and Arab history as well as in world history more generally.
Inclusion
- Pick-up/drop-off services from/to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Tickets to the mentioned sites in Cairo. - Air-conditioned private car transportation during all our tours.
- Have a good quality lunch in a local restaurant during your half-day tours in Cairo.
- Certified Egyptologist guide during our Cairo City Tour to Saladin Citadel.
- A complimentary bottle of mineral water during Egypt day tours is included.
- Shopping tours in Cairo if we have enough time.
- Taxes and service charges are included in our Egypt Tours price.
Exclusion
- Anything not mentioned in our Cairo day tour itinerary.
- Tipping is not included in our tours to Cairo.
Itinerary
In the morning at the time agreed with your tour operator, our representative will be waiting for you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza to take you in a private air-conditioned car to make you comfortable for your half-day excursion starting with Saladin Citadel. One of the most significant landmarks of Islamic Cairo and one of the oldest military castles constructed in the Middle Ages, you can immerse yourself in the rich history and civilization of the great Egyptians. Its strategic location atop Mount Mokattam offers a breathtaking view of all the historical sites of Cairo, and the citadel's impregnable walls provide additional protection against any attack.
Then you will enjoy an unforgettable excursion exploring a very important part of the Saladin Citadel. The Muhammad Ali Mosque is one of the most magnificent mosques in Cairo. Muhammad Ali Pasha built it between 1830 and 1848 following the Ottoman architecture, based on the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. Its walls are usually covered with this type of marble, so it is sometimes known as the Alabaster Mosque. As one of Egypt's most prominent tourist and archaeological landmarks, the Egyptian state highlighted the mosque by decorating the face of several paper and silver coins with its image, which is currently used as a twenty-pound bill, unlike previous coins that were decorated with its image, such as the ten piastres paper coin and the ten piastres metal coin.
After finishing your half-day tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $110 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $60 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $45 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $39.99 Per Person |
Start from : $40
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